Katie Price celebrates as 7/1 Sizing John romps home in thrilling Gold Cup – as racegoers hit the booze to rejoice and drown their sorrows in final day at Cheltenham

The Loose Women panellist backed the winning horse in the final big race

By Ellie Cambridge and Kathryn Cain

17th March 2017, 4:09 pm

Updated: 19th March 2017, 5:44 am

KATIE Price is celebrating a windfall at Cheltenham today after backing the winning horse in the Gold Cup.

After winning on the race, the Loose Women panellist posted a picture of herself with her ticket on Instagram.

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Katie Price backs the winning horse at Cheltenham Gold Cup Day

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The mum and Loose Women panellist backed Sizing John

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She posted a picture of herself with the winning ticket on Instagram

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An excited Katie also posted a video on the social networking site

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Backing the horse with a £30 bet, Katie celebrated with friends

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After the end of the race she hugged husband Kieran Hyler

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The race was a tense one with Sizing John winning with odds of 7-1

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Crowds watched on as Minella Rocco came in second on 18-1

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People were out of their seats as Native River came in third with odds of 7-2

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But not everyone was happy with how it all turned out

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Many got emotional as they cheered on their favourites

Katie joined other excited racegoers in making the most of the final day of the Festival by gambling and quaffing drinks.

Sizing John romped home to win the big race at 3.30pm with odds of 7-1, with Minella Rocco coming in second on 18-1, and Native River in third with odds of 7-2.

Earlier in the day one person was caught relieving themselves on live TV. The festival has seen revellers get stuck into the boozing and betting as they enjoyed the bouts of sunshine and opportunity to don a statement hat.

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As the races got underway race-goers were swigging champagne at Cheltenham's Gold Cup Day

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Cheltenham is likely to be packed today for the race which is the one every jockey wants to win

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The four days of action kicked off on Tuesday but today people arrived for the main event

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Ladies were dressed up for the final day of racing, with one showing off a large tattoo on her leg